Some people say that I have horrible taste for music because I listen to Procol Harum, The Alan Parsons Project and Barclay James Harvest... And I must answer: I am so happy that I have such a "horrible" taste for music which permits me to understand the greatness of these 3 groups!!
Those who say that condemn themselves to musical banality...no worries mate - you got it right! (12 years later comment! I'm sure by now they've become enlightened)
That’s why it is so important to NOT listen to what other people say. I too love all the bands you mentioned. To me they are part of the modern classical composers who’s music will be listened to many years from now like your Bachs and Beethoven.
Great tribute to Bach. Procol's members were probably the first to realize that Bach was composing rock music before it existed. What a great and timeless group.
Damn, Didn't known this til I saw your comment. Thanks Gary and Procol, for filling my life with GREAT progrock and introducing me in their way to classical music.
@@annblacker6401 I was able to exchange greetings with Gary after a great show back in the 70s. it still makes me happy to this day. They will always remain my favorite band. They were one of a kind.
RIP Gary - I am in Stuttgart tonight where Procol Harum were booked to play - my wife and I came anyway - Procol Harum have been and will continue to be a massive part of my life
I stood next to Gary and his ampliflied piano in 1968 at Chicago's famous Aragon Ballroom. In that era many bands played small venues compared to later decades. One of the best nights of my life.
I remember seeing Genesis at the Aragon Ballroom in 1972, third on the bill to Styx and REO Speedwagon. Saw lots of great bands in that venue (general admission too): Queen, Sparks, Roxy…
GRANDISSIMA performance !!!!! Vi è anche il contributo di JS BACH nella parte centrale del brano eseguita al piano da GARY BROOKER , fantastica , GOOSEBUMPS !!!!! REPENT WALPURGIS ribattezzata anche come FORTUNA che splendido brano ,un CAPOLAVORO di strumentale !!!!!!!
I am a life long, full time performing and touring singer and guitarist. My life is music and has been for over 40 years. My top 5 list of favorite albums of all time, which are all from the late 60s, does not include a studio album by Procol Harem, even though they are one of my favorite bands. That being said, and this may be surprising, this *exact* performance from Beat Club 1971 of A Salty Dog, and especially this *exact* performance of Repent Walpurgis from this same broadcast, is literally in my Will to be played at my funeral. This version of Repent Walpurgis from this very broadcast is absolutely my favorite, and most personally moving and endearing pop music moment of all time. I've always loved both songs, and bands that I have been in over the decades have performed both songs often, but for some reason, this particular version of Repent Walpurgis, especially when Brooker goes into the Bach "Air on a G String" part in the middle of the song, has always brought me to tears. Every time. It just did again. Treasure this very particular moment in this wonderful band's history. Treasure Gary's incredible, unique voice. Treasure B.J. Wilson, the drummer that turned down Jimmy Page to join Led Zeppelin, the drummer that created the greatest, yet most simple drum riff intro to a rock song on the studio version of Joe Cocker's "With A Little Help From My Friends". Treasure Matthew Fisher's utterly genre defining tone, touch and melodicism on the B3. Even Keith Emerson tips his hat to Matthew. Fisher Was First. Even before The Nice. And perhaps allow yourself some time to read their story in an excellent biography of the band by Henry Scott-Irvine that I came across a few years ago, called The Ghosts Of A Whiter Shade of Pale. I couldn't put it down and read the entire book in a day and a half. Sorry for the long post. I've been wanting to put those sentiments about this performance into words for years. Shine On Brightly.
@@P.DuncanMonk Personally, I am trying to evoke the sixties in my own music. Check out my latest ruclips.net/video/76OxSEgWN9c/видео.html and let me know what you think in the comments section. Thanks so much! Take care.
Procol Harum. So much more than just the genius Whiter Shade of pale ,,,, so so many astounding tracks ,,, thank you for giving so much to all true music lovers ,,,, my fave just ,,,, A Salty Dog ,,,, but wow utterly spellbinding,,, G
I used to hate "Conquistador", it was played about every 20 minutes on 'popular' radio in the 70's. . But I can finally listen to it with appreciation. I avoided hearing "Whiter Shade" so as not to have it ruined for me I would nominate Procol Harum as one of the greatest bands of the greatest era music has ever known.
Dave Ball, Guitarist and member of Procol Harum, met my thanks to this post. I bought a 7-seat VW off him, and drove it for years... Had some fabulous conversation and jams too- His house in Cannock Wood England had a plaque reading 'Ball Achres' outside. a lovely man, dearly missed.
I know this was posted 14 years ago. I just found it. One of my all-time favorite songs. I was in a rock band as an organist and insisted we have this on our playlist. I loved playing this song and just riffing in the middle of it. Such great memories.
It's an excerpt from "Pop 2", a formidable, daring musical magazine on French television between 1970 and 1973, an unmissable event in pop-rock culture and a privileged witness to the golden age of progressive rock. Legendary!
Bj called me from california in 1972.I met the band inat Mannies in new york and gave BJ a letter I wrote previously for him.I thought it was a joke when my dad said a BJ wilson was on the phone.sHe was so sincere to thank me for the letter.And said Procul Harum made him what he was.Really missed....
I'd hurd this composition for the first time at a french TV show "Les enfants du rock", 44 years ago. On my opinion, it was the most beautiful of Procol Harum.
Manchmal findet man einfach keine Worte mehr, um das zu beschreiben, was man tief in sich fühlt - es ist einfach das, was es ist - tief empfundene universale Liebe, die alles heilt und alles vereint. Diese Musik bringt mich dahin, wo ich es fühlen kann... Danke!
On a reunion tour in the 90's, in NYC, Gary Brooker said they had time for just one more song and asked the audience if they wanted Repent Walpurgis or A Whiter Shade Of Pale? The audience screamed for Repent and they played it. Then Gary said the promoter told him "you guys are great - play one more and I'll pay the union all the overtime" so they did A Whiter Shade. What a night.
@@scottdavison1420 Yes, he did. The back of the first album says: “With the exception of ‘Repent Walpurgis,’ for which Matthew Fisher may be held responsible,” everything else is Brooker/Reid. However, the piano interval in the middle is J.S. Bach’s Prelude in C Major, part of his first piece in” The Well Tempered Clavier.” In 1853, composer Charles Gounod created a version of “Ave Maria” that’s sung over this piece. The studio recording truncates Bach’s prelude, but in this live recording, Gary Brooker plays the entire piece. Still one of my favorite pieces of all time.
I still have my original first pressing of their debut album. The Beatles are reported to have played it many times while doing promo work in a southern England forest. It and the follow-up A Salty Dog are masterpieces. The band was never the same after Trower left. 1967 was a great year for music.
My opinion - for what it's worth - BJ Wilson was not just a timekeeper when he played. He played an "Instrument" with all that implies, so the colours are completely integral to the end result. He was quite unique I think in how he played. Of course, there have been, and are thousands of drummers who play instrumentally so please don't bother listing them out here - but no one was quite like BJ. Just thought I would say that. Dave Ball (the tall Superman)
Is it just me or does anybody else hear that this particular composition they made seem to be a huge influence on Pink Floyd I just don't know what came first I think it is the song "echoes" maybe I am thinking about or something similar from that era but if Procol Harum came up with this first then Gilmore and Waters definitely was influenced by this absolutely no doubt (not a shot at them Pink FLoyd is tops and all the's guys ripped from each other here and there it's called "influences" lol.... but this is a freaking epic piece and everybody contributed greatly to it.
Stupenda bellissima canzone dei grandissimi mitici procol harum hanno fatto conoscere al mondo intero le loro splendide canzoni guidati dal grandissimo bravissimo eccezionale gary brooker voce potente intensa passionale carisma e presenza sul palco formidabili affiancato dai bravissimi musicisti con il solenne potente intenso suono dell organo dal ritmo preciso e potente del pianoforte suonato dallo stesso gary brooker dal suono splendido affascinante della chitarra elettrica grazie tantissimo a tutti voi per averci donato queste splendide composizioni ❤❤❤thank you so much you are wonderful
My very first real girlfriend, and probably my only real one (the woman that is half a year older than I), listened to this - I was still 9, she was already 10, and then I lost her; my best friend, my soulmate, my wife... and I miss her - after over 50 years, I miss you every day, dear sweet patient real Angel...
Любимая группа и одна из лучших их вещей. Первый раз послушал этот альбом и немного "обалдел", настолько он отличался от всего, что слушал ранее (Beatles, Stones, Animals etc...). Стал вслушиваться и влюбляться. Супер! RIP, genius Gary Brooker. Thanks!
@@mstwilight1612 Thanks 👍 I was a British English language consultant in Kyiv one year and Odessa three. Leaving Odessa ten months before vladolf putler invaded (a hunch) I'm from Kensington and Chelsea in London originally. I met so many of the ussr generation, who could never seem to relax. One man who could ☺ was my friend Alexei. He was a businessman in the port, had learned English language proficiently. Expanded his customer base because of it. (Obviously this is not my language anymore, as it's in most spheres in the 🌏). He was a youth komisar in the ussr, just before it collapsed. He told me he had the responsibility, to censor from a printed list, provided by the politburo administration. He kept lots...😂
The arrangement of the band members in a circle illustrates exactly what is heard in this song-- a perfect balance between all the instruments... The Hammond A100 and piano mesh perfectly, with guitar entering precisely when it should. Drums are awesome thoughout.. perfect.
Saw Procol Harum several times Loved them when Robin trower played with them. But they seem to always have it. Great songwriting with amazing lyrics. And the Hammond. One of the top ten ever
Danke für die Veröffentlichung dieser unvergleichlich schönen Musik. Nach meinem Erachten ist diese Band eine Weltsensation. Diese Musik spricht mir aus der Seele.
Love it.played it at school of music from Bach s prélude.gréât hammond sound from Chris Copping..BJ hit hardly his drums .stunnîng. Gary is on a 1/2 grand Pleyel like mine thé sound with mics are at right places to gave such sound prêtty difficult .I never succeeded on my own one.great rendition..
Holy Moly!!... So I have lived all these years loving Purple, Heep, Floyd and all these wicked rock icons of the day and always blew off Procol Harum and never gave them a fair shake. Stumbled on this by accident at work. Unbelievably awesome piece of music!
I’m sitting here on my porch, on a 95° day with about 80% humidity, watching this on my iPhone, and listening to it through a Bluetooth speaker - and I have literal goosebumps! What a great band… Even though Chris Copping replaced Matthew Fisher, and David Bell replaced Robin Trower - still great!🤘
this needs comments more often than 1 year ago! .... this is simply amazing .... just the whole feel and musical expression of it is incredible .... it is so sad that this doesn't get 100 million views whilst some schlop modern pop nonsense gets that ! lol ... oh well even back in 1971 I wonder how many times this great thing got played on the air.
Schade, daß man es erst per Zufall entdeckt, nach so vielen Jahren! Und es wird nicht im Radio gespielt, schande! Keine Worte für diese geniale Musik!!❤❤
Recorded in Montmartre in Paris. 1971 I think. Was supposed to be before a live audience, but there was a metro strike that day and the traffic was so bad they wouldn't let the film/tv company block the street with their trucks and so we got moved to a small theatre in Montmartre instead. All a bit surreal. And the people who did turn up at the original venue had a riot in the street instead (as they do). Hope that helps. More than you bargained for no doubt! Dave (the skinny Superman)
BJ Wilson was en excellent drummer, and very underrated. After Procol Harum disbanded alcohol took over his life, which ended in a tragic way all to early.
GOD...do I love this song!!!😆😆😆 The power...the passion...Talk about pouring yourself into something!!!😂😂😂 This is life threefold!!!😂😂🥰 Now and forever, Crazy Gary 🤪🤪🤪
My favorite video on youtube! BJ Wilson is the best and Gary is unbelievable what a talent and funny guy in concert. So underrated it's sad! this is prog rock at it's sophisticated peak!
Very well said, Estivator. Today is the 23rd anniversary of B.J.'s passing. Even today, whenever I listen to B.J.'s work, I hear something new. I could not agree more on his talent and sensitivity, nor could I have phrased it more beautifully. And I must believe that we go on, surrounded by music, until we all hear one another play again.
One of the greatest rock bands of all time. As with others, this is the first time I have heard this song of theirs and glad I did! Thanks for posting.
Super great composition of the super successes band, best greetings to You from Maciej Wojciech Małas from Katowice Upper Silesia Province of Poland Europe still loving You and your beloved Music.
Perhaps my favorite song of all time! Procol Harum with BJ Wilson, a truly special, unique talent and Matthew Fisher the master...(Note that it is the wonderful Chris Copping in this performance, but it was originated by Matthew).
My favorite as well. Saw Procol a dozen times and couldn't wait for this encore set finisher. Trower and Fisher combo was always my fave. And as a drummer there will never be a greater drummer ever than the great B.J. Wilson.
I don't know if I'll ever get over BJ's death. A master percussionist who reached in and grabbed every corpuscle of my being then and does still today, perhaps more so since I'm now old enough to appreciate just how gifted he was and what a sensitive soul, almost too sensitive for this world. Would that there could have been some intervention to prevent his demise. Such a waste.
Some people say that I have horrible taste for music because I listen to Procol Harum, The Alan Parsons Project and Barclay James Harvest... And I must answer: I am so happy that I have such a "horrible" taste for music which permits me to understand the greatness of these 3 groups!!
Those who say that condemn themselves to musical banality...no worries mate - you got it right! (12 years later comment! I'm sure by now they've become enlightened)
Those people are fools with poor musical decernment.
So we are four (at least).
I think that we almost have in comon the same tastes for the genre of music that Fly by.
That’s why it is so important to NOT listen to what other people say. I too love all the bands you mentioned. To me they are part of the modern classical composers who’s music will be listened to many years from now like your Bachs and Beethoven.
Great tribute to Bach. Procol's members were probably the first to realize that Bach was composing rock music before it existed.
What a great and timeless group.
Jack Bruce aurait dit que les meilleures lignes de basse avaient été composées par Bach.
@@spirulinachlorella1629 stop taking that supplement cuz it is affecting your taste!
@@SirCamsmorethanalot naaa just grew up in some hippie-shithole and know everything about dem artificial naturality.
Hahahaha.... Bach & Brooker are embracing in music paradise. G O R G E O U S.
@@spirulinachlorella1629 bro chill it sounds good
RIP Gary Brooker. Thank you for the music!
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I can't believe he's gone. My hero for decades!
Very thank
Damn, Didn't known this til I saw your comment. Thanks Gary and Procol, for filling my life with GREAT progrock and introducing me in their way to classical music.
@@annblacker6401 I was able to exchange greetings with Gary after a great show back in the 70s. it still makes me happy to this day. They will always remain my favorite band. They were one of a kind.
This Preludium piece of Bach by PH is why I started learning playing piano at the age of 60. Eleven years later I play it nearly every day, divine!
Het doet me altijd huilen. Super emotioneel gespeeld... Ook door BJ en hammond...
RIP Gary - I am in Stuttgart tonight where Procol Harum were booked to play - my wife and I came anyway - Procol Harum have been and will continue to be a massive part of my life
this should be hailed as one of the best compositions of prog rock, the fact this was released in 1967 is astonishing.
1967!! Timeless.
The poignant story of my life’s in this song😭
@@leighgoldstein3119Prog began in 1967 with Procol Harum and the Moody Blues
It is by JS Bach and is v good.
Music experts say it's more influenced by Bach's music, and their contributions should be recognized . . .
Piano and organ playing together - this is so beautiful and typically PH
Dobry wieczór. Gra 2 instrumentów muzycznych to jak Rozmowa. Rozmowa muzyczna najwyższych lotów. Mistrzostwo Klasa Światowa.! Pozdrawiam
A reason why Procol will always be number 1 for me. This is absolutely divine.
and shine on brightly !
number 1 for me to , the Band may be number 1 as well !
I stood next to Gary and his ampliflied piano in 1968 at Chicago's famous Aragon Ballroom. In that era many bands played small venues compared to later decades. One of the best nights of my life.
I remember seeing Genesis at the Aragon Ballroom in 1972, third on the bill to Styx and REO Speedwagon.
Saw lots of great bands in that venue (general admission too): Queen, Sparks, Roxy…
GRANDISSIMA performance !!!!! Vi è anche il contributo di JS BACH nella parte centrale del brano eseguita al piano da GARY BROOKER , fantastica , GOOSEBUMPS !!!!! REPENT WALPURGIS ribattezzata anche come FORTUNA che splendido brano ,un CAPOLAVORO di strumentale !!!!!!!
RIP Gary Brooker. You were and will always be incredible.
And that, my friends is why Procol Harum were one of the best bands in the world.
THE best band...
I am a life long, full time performing and touring singer and guitarist. My life is music and has been for over 40 years. My top 5 list of favorite albums of all time, which are all from the late 60s, does not include a studio album by Procol Harem, even though they are one of my favorite bands.
That being said, and this may be surprising, this *exact* performance from Beat Club 1971 of A Salty Dog, and especially this *exact* performance of Repent Walpurgis from this same broadcast, is literally in my Will to be played at my funeral.
This version of Repent Walpurgis from this very broadcast is absolutely my favorite, and most personally moving and endearing pop music moment of all time. I've always loved both songs, and bands that I have been in over the decades have performed both songs often, but for some reason, this particular version of Repent Walpurgis, especially when Brooker goes into the Bach "Air on a G String" part in the middle of the song, has always brought me to tears. Every time. It just did again.
Treasure this very particular moment in this wonderful band's history. Treasure Gary's incredible, unique voice. Treasure B.J. Wilson, the drummer that turned down Jimmy Page to join Led Zeppelin, the drummer that created the greatest, yet most simple drum riff intro to a rock song on the studio version of Joe Cocker's "With A Little Help From My Friends". Treasure Matthew Fisher's utterly genre defining tone, touch and melodicism on the B3. Even Keith Emerson tips his hat to Matthew. Fisher Was First. Even before The Nice.
And perhaps allow yourself some time to read their story in an excellent biography of the band by Henry Scott-Irvine that I came across a few years ago, called The Ghosts Of A Whiter Shade of Pale. I couldn't put it down and read the entire book in a day and a half.
Sorry for the long post. I've been wanting to put those sentiments about this performance into words for years.
Shine On Brightly.
Very lovely tribute. Bravo!
Cheers.
Makes me weep too. Let's repent of our sins and come to Jesus Christ to be really forgiven.
Спасибо, я много для себя полезного и интересного узнал из Вашего комментария!
Well done...well written. Shine on you crazy diamond.
👍🙏👍🙏👍
To my dear brother Dave. Miss you so much.
Dave Ball was a great guitarist, this song proves it. Sorry for your loss.
R.I.P. Mr. Brooker and thanks for that Voice and the music...The KOOKSTER'S Vault
Procol Harum wrote such hauntingly beautiful melodies that take you to different places.
Yes they do every single time . Like no other band can-could.
@@P.DuncanMonk Personally, I am trying to evoke the sixties in my own music. Check out my latest ruclips.net/video/76OxSEgWN9c/видео.html and let me know what you think in the comments section. Thanks so much! Take care.
Сколько не смотрю....столько и восторгаюсь!!!!!
R.I.P B.J. Wilson - best drummer in the world of all times and styles...
E pensare che da ragazzi e´ stato uno dei primi brani che avevamo imparato a suonare....che spasso....che bei ricordi...
Loved prog. Rrock when I was a kid in the 70s but never listened to Procol Harum Now in my 60s I have gained an appreciation of thi band
Me too. Never knew this great band. Love it.❤
The perfect musical progression, still fresh after 50 years....
Stunning music from a stunning band. Rest in peace Gary. I pray for you every day. Ireland calling ☘️
Procol Harum. So much more than just the genius Whiter Shade of pale ,,,, so so many astounding tracks ,,, thank you for giving so much to all true music lovers ,,,, my fave just ,,,, A Salty Dog ,,,, but wow utterly spellbinding,,, G
I used to hate "Conquistador", it was played about every 20 minutes on 'popular' radio in the 70's. . But I can finally listen to it with appreciation. I avoided hearing "Whiter Shade" so as not to have it ruined for me I would nominate Procol Harum as one of the greatest bands of the greatest era music has ever known.
"one of the greatest bands", You got that right, and one of the most underrated.
Magnificent composition. I was under the impression I heard all of procol harum's songs. Came across this one today. Progressive rock at it's best.
Was the opening for Cincinnati's WEBN "Jelly Pudding" progressive rock format back in the 70s.
@@c.a.savage5689 Yes, it was! I listened every time it was on the air, lived in Cincinnati too. What superb memories.
i think this one is one of the greatest rock songs of all time.
guitar solo is sick!!
Check out the original version from their first album with Robin Trower on lead guitar, also.
I've always loved their music - listened under star filled sky camping as a 20 Yr old near St.Ives 40+ yrs ago. Never forget :)
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Bj Wilson... the greatest rock drummer with the greatest band
This is pure genius. As a huge metal fan. And a huge orchestra fan. I feel like I found home tonight
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Welcome!
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Grazie Gary, sei un pianista stupendo!!!!!! Non mi stanco mai di ascoltarti😊
Grandiose and celestial music by P H will always touch my heart
Who else- before or since- made music like this???? NO ONE:)
This great musicians showed us what´s possible with genious and inspiration . I feel there´s no words to express my admiration and gratitude
Dave Ball, Guitarist and member of Procol Harum, met my thanks to this post. I bought a 7-seat VW off him, and drove it for years... Had some fabulous conversation and jams too-
His house in Cannock Wood England had a plaque reading 'Ball Achres' outside.
a lovely man, dearly missed.
😁Dave was a funny guy. RIP.
I know this was posted 14 years ago. I just found it. One of my all-time favorite songs. I was in a rock band as an organist and insisted we have this on our playlist. I loved playing this song and just riffing in the middle of it. Such great memories.
It's an excerpt from "Pop 2", a formidable, daring musical magazine on French television between 1970 and 1973, an unmissable event in pop-rock culture and a privileged witness to the golden age of progressive rock. Legendary!
Bj called me from california in 1972.I met the band inat Mannies in new york and gave BJ a letter I wrote previously for him.I thought it was a joke when my dad said a BJ wilson was on the phone.sHe was so sincere to thank me for the letter.And said Procul Harum made him what he was.Really missed....
Phenomenal ! - just pure Procul Harum, no one like them!
I'd hurd this composition for the first time at a french TV show "Les enfants du rock", 44 years ago. On my opinion, it was the most beautiful of Procol Harum.
Unbelievably great; peerless in their time ( up to the passing of the late, great Gary Brooker...)!
Manchmal findet man einfach keine Worte mehr, um das zu beschreiben, was man tief in sich fühlt - es ist einfach das, was es ist - tief empfundene universale Liebe, die alles heilt und alles vereint. Diese Musik bringt mich dahin, wo ich es fühlen kann... Danke!
Thank you great man. God Washington with you on tre earth. Now you are playng for him with all your guys. Ciao GARY
On a reunion tour in the 90's, in NYC, Gary Brooker said they had time for just one more song and asked the audience if they wanted Repent Walpurgis or A Whiter Shade Of Pale? The audience screamed for Repent and they played it. Then Gary said the promoter told him "you guys are great - play one more and I'll pay the union all the overtime" so they did A Whiter Shade. What a night.
Time for one last song and they had not already played Whiter Shade of Pale? They must have been toying with the audience.
I was there, Great show!!
Caught this tour at Toad's in New Haven. Tim Renwick was on guitar and Matthew was there, B. J. was sorely missed. They were so good.
Love that Brooker plays the entire Bach Prélude in C. Copping’s such a fine player. And BJ, we love you.
Matthew Fisher created this song.
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Yes, he did. The back of the first album says: “With the exception of ‘Repent Walpurgis,’ for which Matthew Fisher may be held responsible,” everything else is Brooker/Reid. However, the piano interval in the middle is J.S. Bach’s Prelude in C Major, part of his first piece in” The Well Tempered Clavier.”
In 1853, composer Charles Gounod created a version of “Ave Maria” that’s sung over this piece.
The studio recording truncates Bach’s prelude, but in this live recording, Gary Brooker plays the entire piece. Still one of my favorite pieces of all time.
Truly a magnificent masterpiece.Probably their best piece from a stunningly creative band that was always overshadowed by one generation defining hit.
I still have my original first pressing of their debut album. The Beatles are reported to have played it many times while doing promo work in a southern England forest. It and the follow-up A Salty Dog are masterpieces. The band was never the same after Trower left. 1967 was a great year for music.
Your absolutely correct. On a factory reel to reel playing 7.5ips "A Satly Dog" is sonic heaven.
My opinion - for what it's worth - BJ Wilson was not just a timekeeper when he played. He played an "Instrument" with all that implies, so the colours are completely integral to the end result. He was quite unique I think in how he played. Of course, there have been, and are thousands of drummers who play instrumentally so please don't bother listing them out here - but no one was quite like BJ.
Just thought I would say that. Dave Ball (the tall Superman)
Dave, you were just as important to the band. R.I.P. to you!
One of my favourite rock drummers of all time.
Your playing on this is fabulous. Saw you live in Mtl at that time.
Is it just me or does anybody else hear that this particular composition they made seem to be a huge influence on Pink Floyd I just don't know what came first I think it is the song "echoes" maybe I am thinking about or something similar from that era but if Procol Harum came up with this first then Gilmore and Waters definitely was influenced by this absolutely no doubt (not a shot at them Pink FLoyd is tops and all the's guys ripped from each other here and there it's called "influences" lol.... but this is a freaking epic piece and everybody contributed greatly to it.
RIP for you Dave ball, you were great !
Simply the best!!!! One of my favorite songs!!!!
best fusion between classical music and rock
One of my favourite Procol tracks - so much atmosphere and, of course, the definitive Hammond!
Bordering on classical brilliance, alongside the likes of Mozart and Beethoven. Breathtaking 👏👏👍
Procol Harum, een band van uitzonderlijke klasse. Dit is ook weer zo'n nummer waar je eindeloos lang naar kan luisteren.
Stupenda bellissima canzone dei grandissimi mitici procol harum hanno fatto conoscere al mondo intero le loro splendide canzoni guidati dal grandissimo bravissimo eccezionale gary brooker voce potente intensa passionale carisma e presenza sul palco formidabili affiancato dai bravissimi musicisti con il solenne potente intenso suono dell organo dal ritmo preciso e potente del pianoforte suonato dallo stesso gary brooker dal suono splendido affascinante della chitarra elettrica grazie tantissimo a tutti voi per averci donato queste splendide composizioni ❤❤❤thank you so much you are wonderful
a metà c'è Bach, preludio n1 del Clavicembalo ben temperato, suonato come si deve dal mitico Gary Brooker
what an INCREDIBLE drummer!
What have you done to all your great drummers and bass players, you silly Brits?
@@krollpeter 😭😭
Un assoluto capolavoro...sublime "Fortuna"
Simply Fantastic!
One of the best instrumentals from all time!
But how people can dislike this song , I really can't understand .
I can understand why they all disliked it, they all are deaf
because compared to the version with Robin Trower and Wilson on organ it sucks
@@PhukIT1865 Wilson is the drummer. Never the organist.
@@PhukIT1865 Umm...BJ Wilson was THE drummer. Compared to someone with a brain, you suck.
@@PhukIT1865 You meant Matthew Fisher . . .
Beautiful.... just absolutely beautiful and very stirring!
У Прокол Харам много отличных вещей, но это шедевр на века. Гэри Брукер- титан, спи спокойно, мы тебя никогда не забудем!!!
ja tez tak czuję . ta muzyka przenosi mnie w inny świat
My very first real girlfriend, and probably my only real one (the woman that is half a year older than I), listened to this - I was still 9, she was already 10, and then I lost her; my best friend, my soulmate, my wife... and I miss her - after over 50 years, I miss you every day, dear sweet patient real Angel...
Beautiful song, B.J. Wilson fantastic and Mathew Fisher organ, extraordinary
Manuel Garmendia Chris copping no Mattew Fisher
Grande indimenticabile Gary
Любимая группа и одна из лучших их вещей. Первый раз послушал этот альбом и немного "обалдел", настолько он отличался от всего, что слушал ранее (Beatles, Stones, Animals etc...). Стал вслушиваться и влюбляться. Супер!
RIP, genius Gary Brooker. Thanks!
British music is varied mate.
It's so sad that ussr banned it.
God Only Knows why, probably the jealous old men of the kremlin.
🇬🇧 👍
@@steffanhoffmannUriah heep was strangely not banned in Ussr
@@mstwilight1612 Thanks 👍 I was a British English language consultant in Kyiv one year and Odessa three.
Leaving Odessa ten months before vladolf putler invaded (a hunch)
I'm from Kensington and Chelsea in London originally.
I met so many of the ussr generation, who could never seem to relax.
One man who could ☺ was my friend Alexei.
He was a businessman in the port, had learned English language proficiently.
Expanded his customer base because of it.
(Obviously this is not my language anymore, as it's in most spheres in the 🌏).
He was a youth komisar in the ussr, just before it collapsed.
He told me he had the responsibility, to censor from a printed list, provided by the politburo administration.
He kept lots...😂
@@steffanhoffmannyou re so brainwashed. Or just envious of Russia prosperity and beautiful women British men will never have. Cheers😆😬
Seeing B.J.live was magical I saw PH 17 times from 1968 and just this year 2012 not the same without him
it's not Procol Harum anymore to me but Gary Brooker's band!
I've been listening to this for years. Why not go big? What a feeling! Procol Harum!
The arrangement of the band members in a circle illustrates exactly what is heard in this song-- a perfect balance between all the instruments... The Hammond A100 and piano mesh perfectly, with guitar entering precisely when it should. Drums are awesome thoughout.. perfect.
So brilliant music and musicians from other space, one of the best Live-versions ever.
Heavenly! Thank's a million.
Very brilliant version.
Saw Procol Harum several times Loved them when Robin trower played with them. But they seem to always have it. Great songwriting with amazing lyrics. And the Hammond.
One of the top ten ever
Danke für die Veröffentlichung dieser unvergleichlich schönen Musik. Nach meinem Erachten ist diese Band eine Weltsensation. Diese Musik spricht mir aus der Seele.
Amazing, this group is & was very underated, this is like a Classical Music piece, what incredible muscians!!!
actually, it is partly inspired by JS Bach. I've always loved this piece anyway.
Grazie x le belle canzoni r.i.p gary
This music unfolds like a picture book full of stars, where birds come chirping, spinning farandoles, cracking rattles and dancing wizards 🌺🕊️
WOW. Simply incredible.
Amen
Love it.played it at school of music from Bach s prélude.gréât hammond sound from Chris Copping..BJ hit hardly his drums .stunnîng. Gary is on a 1/2 grand Pleyel like mine thé sound with mics are at right places to gave such sound prêtty difficult .I never succeeded on my own one.great rendition..
Marvellous! Procol Harum when they were best.
What an art of music!
Great Band nice procol harum the best rock prog beautful songs
Holy Moly!!... So I have lived all these years loving Purple, Heep, Floyd and all these wicked rock icons of the day and always blew off Procol Harum and never gave them a fair shake. Stumbled on this by accident at work. Unbelievably awesome piece of music!
this is one of this bands you can buy every record without hearing before
Great song from their Procol Harum in 1967. Love this live clip, been listening to it since being posted here more than 8 years ago. Thanks.
i could play this 24/4 365 and never be bored.
Same
I’m sitting here on my porch, on a 95° day with about 80% humidity, watching this on my iPhone, and listening to it through a Bluetooth speaker - and I have literal goosebumps! What a great band… Even though Chris Copping replaced Matthew Fisher, and David Bell replaced Robin Trower - still great!🤘
they communicate so well as musicians... especially towards the end of the piece. simply amazing.
Awesome, just awesome!
this needs comments more often than 1 year ago! .... this is simply amazing .... just the whole feel and musical expression of it is incredible .... it is so sad that this doesn't get 100 million views whilst some schlop modern pop nonsense gets that ! lol ... oh well even back in 1971 I wonder how many times this great thing got played on the air.
Schade, daß man es erst per Zufall entdeckt, nach so vielen Jahren! Und es wird nicht im Radio gespielt, schande! Keine Worte für diese geniale Musik!!❤❤
Yep, that's definitely me on guitar. Still have the strap - actually, my Son Alex uses it. Sold the guitar sadly.
:O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O
RIP
You died 5 years ago
God bless you and rest in peace Dave Ball.
RIP Dave
Recorded in Montmartre in Paris. 1971 I think. Was supposed to be before a live audience, but there was a metro strike that day and the traffic was so bad they wouldn't let the film/tv company block the street with their trucks and so we got moved to a small theatre in Montmartre instead. All a bit surreal. And the people who did turn up at the original venue had a riot in the street instead (as they do). Hope that helps. More than you bargained for no doubt! Dave (the skinny Superman)
Dave Ball you were amazing. Everyone talks about Robin Trower, but you were at least every bit as good. RIP.
Feels weird replying to someone who's passed on - but very inspirational guitar work - see you on the other side....
Thank you for the story. It makes it more real. RIP ❤️❤️❤️❤️
BJ Wilson was en excellent drummer, and very underrated. After Procol Harum disbanded alcohol took over his life, which ended in a tragic way all to early.
Great shots of BJ Wilson, el maestro.
Have to add, Dave Ball lights the place up. Giant man, giant talent gigantic chops!
Beautiful - breathtaking emotions - wonderful.
GOD...do I love this song!!!😆😆😆 The power...the passion...Talk about pouring yourself into something!!!😂😂😂 This is life threefold!!!😂😂🥰 Now and forever, Crazy Gary 🤪🤪🤪
My favorite video on youtube! BJ Wilson is the best and Gary is unbelievable what a talent and funny guy in concert. So underrated it's sad! this is prog rock at it's sophisticated peak!
Very well said, Estivator. Today is the 23rd anniversary of B.J.'s passing. Even today, whenever I listen to B.J.'s work, I hear something new. I could not agree more on his talent and sensitivity, nor could I have phrased it more beautifully. And I must believe that we go on, surrounded by music, until we all hear one another play again.
One of the greatest rock bands of all time. As with others, this is the first time I have heard this song of theirs and glad I did! Thanks for posting.
Super great composition of the super successes band, best greetings to You from Maciej Wojciech Małas from Katowice Upper Silesia Province of Poland Europe still loving You and your beloved Music.
Perhaps my favorite song of all time! Procol Harum with BJ Wilson, a truly special, unique talent and Matthew Fisher the master...(Note that it is the wonderful Chris Copping in this performance, but it was originated by Matthew).
My favorite as well. Saw Procol a dozen times and couldn't wait for this encore set finisher. Trower and Fisher combo was always my fave. And as a drummer there will never be a greater drummer ever than the great B.J. Wilson.
I don't know if I'll ever get over BJ's death. A master percussionist who reached in and grabbed every corpuscle of my being then and does still today, perhaps more so since I'm now old enough to appreciate just how gifted he was and what a sensitive soul, almost too sensitive for this world. Would that there could have been some intervention to prevent his demise. Such a waste.
The best version ever